Someone just said to me the other day that they they totally didn't find their significant other's "friend" a threat because she was darker and not his type. Really? Are we that shallow too believe that someone won't be attracted to someone because of the color of their skin? Because he says he's attracted to black girls but just not that dark, you think color is all it takes? I don't know how the saying goes for women but for men, I'll be the first to tell you that the blacker the berry... the sweeter the juice. And after watching my none African American friends date African Americans, I can further conclude that once you go black you never go back. Lol. I don't care if you marry within your race, your mind will still fantasize about the piece of Dove chocolate running on the treadmill next to you at the gym. I don't care who you are or what your type may or may not be, there is something that can attract you to anyone who isn't normally your "type". It could be their smile, their character, the way they are with children, their physique, their dress code, or just the way they talk specifically to you. Have you ever had someone talk to you, looking you directly in the eyes and make you feel like you are the only person other than them in this world? If you haven't, then I encourage you to keep on living. When you meet that person, you will probably laugh to yourself as you think of me bringing this up. It's an indescribable feeling.
D.B Woodside
I must admit that I am one who has only dated African American men. I've recently became more open to the idea of dating outside of my race perhaps due to maturity. I get that society makes interracial dating tough. I also understand that society's perspective of beauty has a lot of people fooled. Don't think that your man isn't looking at Beyonce as she shimmies and singing "Run the World" or Serena Williams as she consistently runs across our screens hitting tennis balls in a mini skirt or Naomi Campbell as she models the latest lingerie. A man is always going to be a man. The same applies for a woman. Opposite sex alone is like a magnetic attraction. You can't help but to find at least one thing attractive about the opposite sex.
Tyson Beckford
Sadly, the African American race has fallen victim to viewing each other based on the misconstrued definition of beauty that society has inroduced us to. Some treat those of lighter skin color differently, giving them superiority over others. I've always noticed that most people that are darker than myself weren't the most popular at school or voted best looking. They were teased and called "black" by their own kind. It's sad that we all fall victim into feeling a certain way about a certain skin color. I've always dated African American guys of all shades, but I find that the darker guys are more humble and respectful. I don't know if it's because of the way society has treated them for years or if it's mere coincidence. I couldn't agree more that the blacker the berries get, the juice is the equivalent to the sweetest strawberry or watermelon that you have ever eaten. Chocolate men are like a hidden treasure. Don't think I'm just saying this because my beau is chocolate, but take a look around... chocolate men/women are in. Move over light skinned or as my people from the N.O. say "yella bones" and "red bones". Lol.
Blair Underwood
In the media, we have been graced with some lovely chocolate men. Don't get me wrong, I love the Shamar Moore's, the LL Cool J's and the Usher's of the world. But when you have people like Tyrese, Tyson Beckford, D.B. Woodside (Malcolm on Single Ladies), Morris Chestnut, Blair Underwood, and the list definitely goes on. Lol.
Color doesn't make the world go 'round people. God does. So stop the racism and self hate by learning to find a little piece of everyone that's great. In the mean time, try black berries. Let me know what you think. Lol. :)
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